At a party with a group of close friends the night before New Year's Eve we spontaneously delved into our visions and goals for the new year, imagining the qualities we wanted to bring into focus in our lives in 2008. We talked about what we wanted to bring into our lives, and what we would need to let go of to make room for change. This instinct to plan personal and professional dreams, goals, wishes, and hopes at the new year's birth is universal. Sharing the experience with trusted friends seems to bring the process to a deeper level.
Some of us made "declarations."
Some of us "dedicated" ourselves to plans.
Some of us spoke of our "intentions."
Whatever language we use to frame our hopes for personal change, we know it will require discipline, enthusiasm and sacrifice to attain our goals.
This January is a great time to take inventory and evaluate your life or career. Some things to consider in making your new years resolutions:
Keep it simple.
Connect desired changes or goals to your values - if your heart and soul aren't into it, your commitment won't last through periods of challenge.
Commit with someone else - stating your vision out loud with someone deepens your commitment.
Have a fall-back plan - often we set great goals and then if we do not make it we let the whole process go. Prepare to have setbacks and plan for ways to sustain your commitment.
Have some fun - goals and targets that are fun or rewarding are much more likely to keep in play.
May 2008 be special, rewarding and successful for you.
Frank
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